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CIFAL Jeju Promoting Cultural Tourism Development
7 July 2016, Jeju, Republic of Korea – CIFAL Jeju convened a workshop, Capacity Building on Cultural Tourism Development, in Jeju on 27 June to 1 July in collaboration with United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) and Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. This workshop brought together sixteen government officials (central, state and local), NGO workers and private company representatives from six different countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Countries represented in the workshop included Cambodia,…
UNITAR Organizes a One-Week Study-Visit in Moscow on Russian Foreign Policy and Mechanisms of Decision-Making for 25 diplomats From the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
3-7 October 2016. Moscow, Russian Federation - UNITAR’s Multilateral Diplomacy Programme organized a one-week study-visit in Moscow on Russian Foreign Policy and Mechanisms of Decision-Making for 25 diplomats from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This study-visit is part of a broader partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Since 2005, UNITAR organizes each year a series of training activities and study-visits…
UNITAR Executive Director meets Japanese Foreign Minister
1 February 2016, Tokyo, Japan - The Executive Director of UNITAR, Mr. Nikhil Seth, arrived in Japan today for his first visit to the country since he was appointed in October 2015. The Hon. Fumio Kishida, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan, welcomed Mr. Seth to Japan and congratulated him on his appointment as Executive Director.
During their meeting, Minister Kishida confirmed that Japan and UNITAR, through the UNITAR Hiroshima Office, have developed a close relationship, and looks forward to enhancing this…
UNITAR Provides Road Safety training to the Government of the Dominican Republic
8 - 9 May 2018, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – UNITAR in close collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) and the National Institute for Transport and Transit (INTRANT) convened the “International Workshop on Mobility and Road Safety Best Practices” in Santo Domingo on 8-9 May.
The two-day event was attended by 113 representatives from government offices responsible for transit, transport and road safety, academic institutions, NGOs and…
CIFAL Atlanta and UNITAR Engaging Youth in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals
3-6 April 2018, Geneva, Switzerland - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Atlanta (CIFAL Atlanta) and Kennesaw State University (KSU), with the support of UNITAR hosted a four-day workshop titled “Distinguished Global Ambassadors” for a delegation of 10 graduate students from KSU.
The workshop was held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva and consisted of a series of lectures on topics related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as health and…
20 March 2023, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), New York Office and its trusted partner, Columbia Law School hosted their “Antiracism in Peace-Building and Conflict Resolution” workshop on Monday, 20 March 2023. The workshop was the first of three sessions of the Spring 2023 Columbia Law School Mediation Clinic training series, it was developed in a hybrid manner and attended by more than 120 participants.
The concept of anti-racism and peacebuilding is culturally specific, as different countries and places have unique engage...
18 September, New York, USA - On 5 - 7 September, The JOINT SWISS-UNITAR BRIEFING ON UNITED NATIONS BUDGETARY MATTERS is a three-day training programme, co-organized with the Permanent Mission of Switzerland, caters to the needs of the incoming delegates of the United Nations General Assembly’s Fifth Committee. The training received more than 100 delegates joining the sessions each day.
, The first day of the training started at 9:00 a.m. (EST). The introductory session covered the responsibilities and key players of the Fifth Committee. Mr. Marco Suazo, Head ...
26 June 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - As we navigate the complex challenges of the 21st century, the role of young people in driving positive change has become increasingly vital. Empowered by their creativity, energy, and determination, youth worldwide spearhead innovative initiatives that advance the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this article, we will explore the inspiring ways that young people are engaging with the SDGs through a creative project that is shifting communities worldwide.
António Guterres, Secretary-General of the Unite...
My world drastically expanded when I gathered the courage to take this step. It was definitely worth it,
says second-year Takeda High School student Sakura OMURA, who became a 2020 UNITAR Youth Ambassador.
UNITAR Hiroshima Office/Division for Prosperity, in collaboration with the UNITAR Association, annually runs the UNITAR Youth Ambassador programme for high school students in Hiroshima. UNITAR seeks to nurture these young people, who are expected to play an important role in the international community, by providing opportunities for exposure to the global ...
25 - 27 February, New York, USA - UNITAR coordinated the Core Diplomatic Training for the Permanent Mission of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to the United Nations which began Tuesday 25 February 2020 and concluded Thursday 27 February 2020. The Guyana mission is preparing for the upcoming chairmanship and coordinating the activities of the G77+ China. To begin, the participants and facilitators were welcomed by H.E. Mr. Neil Pierre, Chief of the Strategic Engagement and Policy Integration Branch in the Financing for Sustainable Development Office...